New Music Releases: From Broken Hearts Are Blue's new song to Glen Campbell, Carole King duet
New Music Releases is a column that keeps abreast of all the news from the music industry that often flies under the radar. Keep up-to-date with the underground and independent scene and find your next favorite band or singer-songwriter right here.
Randy Rogers set to play landmark show at Ryman
Randy Rogers Band is set to deliver a landmark performance at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on March 2. Coinciding with Texas Independence Day, this show will be the culmination of a two-night stand at the Ryman, also celebrating the 20th anniversary of their pivotal sophomore album 'Rollercoaster'. Veeps will offer a live broadcast of the second night's performance.
Mt. Joy to play Red Rocks in August
This summer, indie-rock band Mt. Joy is taking the stage at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre for two nights on August 8 and August 9 — and Veeps will air both nights live. Known for its breathtaking natural beauty and acoustics, Red Rocks is a magical setting for a band that’s become known for their incredible live sound, as well as their mesmerizing use of lights and visual effects.
Originating from Philadelphia, the group — consisting of Matt Quinn (vocals, guitar), Sam Cooper (guitar), Sotiris Eliopoulos (drums), Jackie Miclau (keys, piano), and Michael Byrnes (bass) — unveiled their debut self-titled album in 2018.
Broken Hearts Are Blue drops 'Meeting Themselves'
Broken Hearts Are Blue released a brand new song and video from their newly announced album 'Meeting Themselves', out March 1st on Council Records.
Their new album 'Meeting Themselves' was recorded in the summer of 2023 at John Vanderslice’s Tiny Telephone studio in Oakland. Meric Long (The Dodos) served as engineer and producer, while Bay Area multi-instrumentalists Yea-Ming Chen (Yea-Ming and the Rumours) and Anna Hillburg (Shannon and The Clams, Will Sprott, Shannon Shaw and her All Star Buddy Band) were brought in to add their unique flair to several tracks.
Aussie Stefan West set to release third single from upcoming album
Stefan West, Australia's own indie sensation from the coastal city of Geelong, will release his third single from forthcoming album, 'Cambridge' on March 15. 'Slow Down World' promises listeners a "boundary-pushing and sensory-stimulating adventure through the realms of indie rock, punk rock, and folk".
Produced and mixed by Chris Gatz at GM Sound Studios and mastered by Joe Carra at Crystal Mastering, 'Slow Down World' is a moving exploration of the human experience when the pursuit of self-improvement collides with the overwhelming chaos of life.
In the Stefan's own words, "'Slow Down World' is about when self help goes to far. Its about trying absolutely everything that you hear might make you feel better, but you still feel stuck. its about trying your absolute best and it still not feeling good enough and just needing the world to slow down for a moment to catch your breath, because every moment feels like you’re on the verge of crumbling"
System Exclusive drop 'Click'
Pasadena-based synth-pop darlings, System Exclusive, are back with the first single and video off their new LP, 'Click', followed by two months of US tour dates. 'Click' is out on limited edition vinyl on Mt.St.Mtn. May 17th.
US Tour Dates
Fri 2/23 - Yes We Cannibal, Baton Rouge, LA
Thu 2/29 - Holy Diver, New Orleans, LA #
Fri 3/1 - Intracoastal Club, Houma, LA #
Sat 3/2 - Urban Foxes, Jackson, MS #
Sun 3/3 - Little Theatre, St Louis, MS #
Tue 3/5 - The 529, Atlanta, GA
Wed 3/6 - Monstercade, Winston Salem, NC
Fri 3/8 - Fuzzy Catcus, Richmond, VA
Sat 3/9 - Visible Records, Charlottesville, VA
Sun 3/10 - Squeezebox Records, Wilmington, DE
Thu 3/14 - Berlin Under A, New York, NY
Fri 3/15 - The Lilypad, Boston, MA
Sat 3/16 - The Foundry, West Stockbridge, MA
Sun 3/17 - Timeless Babez, Buffalo, NY
Wed 3/20 - Recreation Collective, Kalamazoo, MI
Thu 3/21 - Outer Limits Lounge, Detroit, MI
Fri 3/22 - State Street Pub, Indianapolis, IN
Sat 3/23 - Half Baked, Columbus, OH
Wed 3/27 - Northside Tavern, Cincinnati, OH
Thu 3/28 - DKDC, Memphis, TN
Fri 3/29 - The Sinkhole, St Louis, MO
Sat 3/30 - Empty Bottle, Chicago, IL
Wed 4/3 - Mickey’s, Madison, WI %
Thu 4/4 - Mortimers, Minneapolis, MN %
Fri 4/5 - The Sydney, Omaha, NE %
Sat 4/6 - The Replay Lounge, Lawrence, KS %
Sun 4/7 - Minibar, Kansas City, MO %
Wed 4/10 - Rubber Gloves, Denton, TX
Thu 4/11 - 1810 Ojeman, Houston, TX
Sat 4/13 - The Starlighter, San Antonio, TX
Sun 4/14 - 13th Floor, Austin, TX
Wed 4/17 - Planet Marfa, Marfa, TX
Thu 4/18 - Rosewood, El Paso, TX
Fri 4/19 - Che’s, Tuscon, AZ
Sun 4/21 - Good Times at Davey Waynes, Los Angeles, CA
Thu 4/25 - The Knockout, San Francisco, CA
Sat 4/27 - Elephant In The Room, Healdsburg, CA
Thu 5/2 - Bolinas Hardware, Bolinas, CA
Fri 5/3 - Duffy’s, Chico, CA
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Stunning Glen Campbell and Carole King duet drops
Big Machine Records and Surfdog Records have released a new track from 'Glen Campbell Duets -- Ghost on the Canvas Sessions', the duets album that reimagines Campbell’s critically-acclaimed, history-making farewell album 'Ghost on the Canvas'. 'There’s No Me Without You (With Carole King)' is available digitally now.
Penned by Campbell and one of the album’s producers, Julian Raymond, the emotional ballad was written about the unbreakable bond Campbell shared with his wife, Kim, crediting her for completing him. It will be released April 19.
“Words cannot express how much I enjoyed blending my voice with Glen's on this incredibly touching love song. Hard to sing when you’re crying,” said King.
King first met Campbell in New York in the early 1960s when she, the Everly Brothers’ Phil Everly and Campbell formed the short-lived novelty trio, the Keestone Family Singers, who released one single in 1962.
Standards release 'Big Bad' ahead of third album
Acclaimed Los Angeles math-rock masters Standards have unveiled 'Big Bad', the second single off their upcoming third studio album, 'Fruit Galaxy', out March 22.
Standards' Marcos Mena said, “Big Bad is a song that makes you want to go wild. We wanted to mix technicality with catchiness to create a fun and short song that would be stuck in your head all day, regardless of the fact that there aren’t any vocals except for video game samples!”
Standards is set to tour the US supporting Elephant Gym from March 1-16.
Tour dates
March 01, 2024 Dallas, TX, US Club Dada
March 04, 2024 Dallas, TX, US Club Dada
March 05, 2024 Mexico City, Mexico Foro Indie Rocks
March 8 2024 San Diego, CA House of Blues (Voodoo Room) SOLD OUT
March 09, 2024 Los Angeles (LA), CA, US El Rey Theatre
March 10, 2024 San Francisco, CA Great American Music Hall SOLD OUT
March 13, 2024 Portland, OR, US Mississippi Studios
March 15, 2024 Seattle, WA The Crocodile
March 16, 2024 Vancouver, BC, Canada Fox Cabaret SOLD OUT
SYML releases 'The Walker'
Seattle-based singer-songwriter SYML has dropped his new single, 'The Walker'. The track was written by Brian Fennell, aka SYML, and recorded and produced alongside longtime collaborator Brian Eichelberger, with textural additions from James McAlister (Sufjan Stevens, The National, Gracie Abrams) and the Budapest Scoring Orchestra.
When asked about the inspiration, Fennell said, “We carry burdens of all kinds, and no one can carry them for us. But as we walk through different seasons of life, if we’re lucky, we will have companions who walk with us. Whether it’s a parent, partner, friend, or even a child, they can encourage us and bring perspective to our walks. We also learn how to walk with others from those who walk with us."
'The Walker' is the first song to be released via Fennell’s new imprint, FIN. Recordings. The new venture is a collaboration with his longtime label, Nettwerk Music Group, and management team, Good Harbor Music.
Midnight Foolishness drops single from forthcoming 'Hands Up Chin Down'
Brooklyn-based rock band Midnight Foolishness have released their latest single, 'Quitters Get Nothing'. 'Quitters Get Nothing' is the first track to be shared from the band’s forthcoming album 'Hands Up Chin Down', which is set to be released this summer.
Speaking on the new single and video, lead singer Robert Corbino said, “The music video and song is meant to make a statement and impact. It represents a new beginning in the band. Quitters Get Nothing is the new evolution of Midnight Foolishness showcasing the bands growth as musicians.”
Midnight Foolishness will be celebrating 'Quitters Get Nothing' with two special single release shows at Lucky 13 Saloon in Brooklyn, NY on March 1 and at Clarky’s Billiards in Scranton, PA.
Texas band Voxtrot drops 'My Peace'
Texas indie-pop/rock group Voxtrot have released 'My Peace', their third single since reuniting. 'My Peace', out on all streaming platforms, is a soulful, dynamic, and self-affirming romp that channels the wistful and woody folk of Simon & Garfunkel and the melodic swing of Belle & Sebastian and The Smiths, with festive Bobby Keys-era Rolling Stones horns, and a slight touch of Spanish-style guitar.
Voxtrot has announced Texas tour dates which will include shows in Houston on February 29 at The Secret Group, March 1 in San Antonio at Paper Tiger and March 2 in Dallas at Deep Ellum Art Co. This spring the band will be performing at Primavera Sound in Barcelona. The festival will take place from May 29-June 2.
Voxtrot Tour Dates
02.29 - Houston, TX at The Secret Group
03.01 - San Antonio, TX at Paper Tiger
03.02 - Dallas, TX at Deep Ellum Art Co.
05.28 - Barcelona, Spain at Primavera Sound [Primavera a la Ciutat]
05.30 - Barcelona, Spain at Primavera Sound [Parc Del Fòrum]
Max Frost releases 'Shelby Ave Pt. 1'
Austin-born, Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist Max Frost has released the new project 'Shelby Ave Pt. 1', today via Nettwerk. The project includes previous releases like 'Creep Back', 'Cig in the Morning', the ethereal 'Black Hole Love', and the otherworldly single 'The Ghost'.
Max describes the project, "Most of these songs are written about something that's melancholic or dark, but they're still trying to land in a beautiful place without bastardizing the truth. This music represents exactly how I feel about my life at this time."
Laura Jane Grace drops 'Hole in My Head'
Polyvinyl Record Co and Laura Jane Grace have released 'Hole In My Head', the Emmy-nominated artist, author, activist and musician’s new full-length album.
Recorded at Native Sound in St. Louis, MO with David Beeman and mixed by Matt Allison (The Lawrence Arms, Rise Against), 'Hole In My Head' is a showcase that features warm, 1950s rock-influenced guitar riffs, saved-for-later lyrics, love letters to new surroundings, and thoughtful reflections on a punk life lived. Grace’s commanding vocals are backed predominately by her performances on guitar and drums, and bolstered by Drive-By Truckers bassist Matt Patton, whose presence rounds out a full-band sound on over half the album.
Additionally, Grace and her band will be touring behind 'Hole In My Head' this March, May and July across the US and Canada with support from Worriers, Sam Russo, Thelma and the Sleaze and Dikembe in select markets.